Casey's General Stores reported diluted earnings per share of $3, a 36% increase, driven by stronger fuel margins and higher inside sales volumes. The company also announced an agreement to acquire Buchanan Energy and raised the dividend.
Diluted earnings per share rose 36% to $3 per share.
Fuel gross profit was up 45% compared to the prior year, with a fuel margin of $0.353 per gallon.
Same-store inside sales were up 3.5% for the quarter, with an average margin of 41%.
The Board voted to raise the dividend at the December meeting.
Casey's is cautious in its outlook over the winter months due to the surge in COVID cases and related restrictions, which have started to take a toll on guest traffic.
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